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Commercial Property Service Charges - July 2008
In the current economic climate tenants are understandably looking to streamline their expenditure and minimise costs generally. Service charge apportionment and recovery is therefore becoming more co…
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Smoking Ban - July 2007
From 1st July 2007 smoking is no longer permitted in any indoor public space or public vehicle. There are minimum signage requirements laid down by law. Building owners need to ensure that syste…
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Energy Performance of Buildings - December 2007
Building owners will be required to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate before selling or letting a building. All new buildings are required to meet minimum energy performance standards. The Go…
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Empty Property Rates to be Abolished - November 2007
From April 2008 owners and tenants of empty commercial property will in most cases have to pay full business rates. From April 2008 owners and tenants of empty commercial property will in most c…